Jain Center of Southern California
Women's Role in the 21st Century - A Jain Perspective - By Kaajal Oza Vaidya
Jai Jinendra,
Did you miss out on listening to Famous Kaajal Oza Vidya as both of her events are sold out? No worries - we heard you! So, we have created another opportunity!
Sarva Mangal Family Trust & Drs. Meera & Jasvant Modi Invite everyone for a Soul- Searching Talk in Gujarati on "Women’s Role in the 21st Century - A Jain Perspective" by an Accomplished Author Kaajal Oza Vaidya.
The event will be held at the
Jain Center of Southern California
8072 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA
Date: Saturday, July 14,2018
Dinner 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
Program will start at 7:00pm
Everyone interested must RSVP here.
For the event brochure, please click here
A little about Kaajal Oza:
Kaajal is an award-winning author of 56 books, a newspaper columnist; a gifted orator, screenwriter, radio show host, and visiting faculty for creative writing at Gujarat University. Kaajal is known for her radical thinking and fearless truthful reporting and is a role-model for the young generation. She is well-versed in Gujarati, Hindi, and English.
Swadhyay By Shri Hemantbhai Gandhi - Jul 20 - 22, 2018
Swadhyay/Shibir: Fri - Sun, July 20 - 22, 2018Dignitary: Shri Hemantbhai Gandhi
Arranged by Jain Adhyatmic Group.
Program for July, 20, 21 and 22 is as follows:
Friday, July 20th, 2018
9.30 AM to 10.30 AM - Samuh Jinendra Puja
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM - Swadhyay
12.00 PM - 1.30 PM - Lunch
8.30 PM - 10.00 PM - Swadhyay
Saturday, July 21st 2018
9.30 AM - 10.30 AM - Samuh Jinendra Puja
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM - Swadhyay
12.00 PM - 1.30 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Swadhyay
Sunday, July 22nd 2018
9.30 AM to 10.30 AM - Samuh Jinendra Puja
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM - Swadhyay
2:00 PM - 3:30 Pm Swadhyay
Venue: Aradhana Hall.
All are welcome.
Please RSVP for Lunch, so that we can make proper arrangements.
- Jayshree Parekh: 805-501-7066 or [email protected]
- Vina Shah: 714-249-0456 or [email protected]
Nine Jewels Of Gujarat - Jul 22, 2018
| It will be a pleasure for us to invite you for the upcoming program "NINE JEWELS OF GUJARAT". |
Chaumasi Chaudas - Jul 26, 2018
Chaumasi Chaudas:Jain people celebrate this festival three times a year, on the fourteenth day of Kartik, Falgun and Ashadh months.
They also give some charity and donation on that day for earning the good "Karma"
Chaumasi Chaudas Dev Vandan will start at 2:30 pm followed by Pratikraman, on July 26, 2018.
The significance of Chaumasi Chaudas:
The Chaturmas or Chaumas implies the period of four months that starts from Ashadi Purnima (June-July) and ends on the Karthika Purnima (October - November). This four-month period in India is marked by monsoon and hence known as Varsha Vaas. The rains bring vegetation, making the earth green. In ancient times, there was minimal road connectivity. Hence, the environment was filled with rich fauna in the rainy season. Jainism views plants as lives with senses and feelings. Non-violence is strictly emphasized in Jainism. To save vegetation from the human movements during Chaturmas, Jain Sadhus used to avoid traveling during these four months. Sadhus commit themselves to prayers and meditation during Chaturmas seeking the welfare for all. This concept of non-violence marks the spirit behind the Chaumasi Chaudas. To awake the internal power, they practice spirituality. Hence, Chaturmas is the period to uprise spirituality within oneself. In modern times, however, the auspiciousness of Chaturmas is still the same. It is the time to perform penance by becoming spiritual.
Panch Sutra Shibir - Aug 17 -19, 2018
FILL OUT FORMPushpmala Shibir - Sept 1 - 2, 2018
FILL OUT FORMWellness Challenge - Go Outside Your Comfort Zone
For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Go Outside Your Comfort Zone." Each of us has our own “comfort zone” which, more than an actual place, is a psychological/emotional/behavioral construct that defines the routine of our daily life. Our comfort zone makes us feel safe and secure, but there are benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone from time to time. If you keep doing what you already know, then you won’t grow. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
Ongoing Programs - Jul, 2018
| Event | Date | Start Time |
| Daily Ashtprakari Puja | Daily | 7:30 AM |
| Aarti-Mangal Divo | Weekdays | 8:15 PM |
| Sat/Sun/Holidays | 7:30 PM | |
| Chundadi | Daily in the morning | |
| Chaudas Pratikraman | 7/12, 7/26 (Chaumasi Chaudas- Dev Vandan 2:30 PM) | 6:30 PM (Weekday) 6:00 PM (Weekend) |
| Sthanakvasi Pakhi Pratikraman | 7/13, 7/27 | 6:15 PM |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 7/14 | 9:00 AM |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 7/27 | 7:30 PM |
| Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Monday, Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday | |
| Adhyatmasar Swadhyays | Monday | By Girishbhai (8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) |
| 14 Gunasthanak | Tuesday | By Hasendrabhai (8.30 PM to 10.00 PM) |
| Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai 8:30 pm to 10 pm |
| Yogshatak Swadhyays | Thursday | By Girishbhai (8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) |
Lifetime Tithis
- 7/17 Chheda Vijay & Madhu - For Panbai Dharshi Chheda
- 7/24 Shah, Dr. Nitin & Kinna - Punyatithi of Kevin Prakash Gandhi
- 7/27 Shah Abhaybhai & family (C/o Jigar Shah) - Punyatithi of Shah Jitendrabhai Harilal
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
Upcoming Events
- 7/26 - Chaumasi Chaudas (Dev Vandan at 2:30 PM), Pratikraman
- 9/06 - 9/13 - Paryushan Mahaparv
- 9/14 - Tapasvi Parna
- 9/14 - 9/23 - Das Lakshana Mahaparv
- 9/30 - Chaitya Paripati
Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
- Swadhyay by Shri Hemantbhai Gandhi - Fri - Sun, Jul 20 - 22, 2018
- Panch Sutra Shibir By Shri Champakbhai Mehta - Fri - Sun, Aug 17 - 19, 2018
- Pushpamala Shibir By Shri Mahendrabhai Khandhar - Sat - Sun, Sept 1 - 2, 2018
Others
2) JAINA CONVENTION IN LOS ANGELES
JAINA EC, JAINA Convention Board and Jain Center of Southern California are excited to invite you to a 4-day JAINA Convention from July 4 - 7, 2019 in Los Angeles. Registration opens in August. It's a wonderful opportunity to explore 'Jain Religion in 21st Century' in Southern California.
Please CLICK HERE for the flyer